Belle Plaine High School

Belle Plaine High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
901 N Main St,  Belle Plaine, KS
Belle Plaine Unified School District
3.8
3.8
183 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
48.6%
State Average
34.2%
Science
50%
State Average
40%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
167:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
81.8%
Hispanic
11.4%
Two or more races
4%
Native American
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wichita State University 37 Students
Kansas State University 30 Students
Cowley College 28 Students
Emporia State University 26 Students
Butler Community College 17 Students
The University of Kansas 15 Students
Fort Hays State University 14 Students
Pittsburg State University 13 Students
University of Oklahoma 12 Students
Hutchinson Community College 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Entrepreneurship 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Marketing 3 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 3 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students
High School Education 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 37 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
2/26/2016
There are plenty of sports and clubs that students can become involved in.
4.0 NicheUser
2/26/2016
Our teachers are knowledgable, caring and consistent in grading methods.
4.0 NicheUser
2/26/2016
From what I have seen these things are great except for all 3 school having to share a nurse
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
7/28/2017
I was a student and all of my kids have gone to school here also, if you have the right last name and/ or play sports you will have a great school career, the community & school are very cliquish and if you don't fit in these groups then you kind of get forgotten, so ready for my kids to be old enou...
2.0 student
4/21/2014
I attended Belle Plaine schools from Elementary to High school. The academics were above average, teachers were great, and they had many programs and clubs to choose from. I played 3 different sports and our teams were average, the main problem was small town politics. There were several teacher's c...
5.0 student
9/29/2010
I too have attended Belle Plaine Schools since preschool. All throughout my schooling, the teachers have been fantastic. In elementary, middle, and high school I've had dedicated teachers. Of course, there's been a few teachers that I didn't think to highly of, but that's inevitable regardless of wh...
5.0 student
9/4/2008

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Belle Plaine High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belle Plaine, KS and is served by the Belle Plaine Unified School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 183 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 24.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Belle Plaine High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Republic County Jr./Sr. High School, Wichita Adventist Christian Academy, Classical School of Wichita, and more. Learn more about what Belle Plaine has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belle Plaine High School.

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